Shadow of Hope

An award winning Young Adult Romantasy, Shadow of Hope is the first installment of a trilogy about hope, friendship, and destiny. Told from the point of view of three unique characters, Kalista, Luke, and Raine, Shadow of Hope tells the story of a princess who struggles with the choice between following her duty or her heart.

“It was her. She was the mark. The girl I’d vowed to protect when I became the Shadow was the next name on Mahan’s list, and it had me questioning everything. 

It had been seven years since I'd seen her, and now she was betrothed to Captain Luke Ramsey. She would never choose me over him, and she shouldn't. He was an accomplished captain with the world at his fingertips. I was an orphan with a shady past. I had nothing to offer her but lies about who I was and apologies I hoped she’d never know she deserved.

Even so, two things were keeping a small spark of my hope alive. One was the way Kalista looked at me. The other was the way she looked at him. If I was seeing clearly, she didn’t love him. I remembered how she looked at me when she saw me in the stables. I had seen it in her eyes. Delight.” - Raine

  • "A captivating and emotionally resonant tale that will appeal to fans of fantasy and romance alike."

    Readers’ Favorite Five Star Book Review

  • "Finally, a book that has solid characters that you will love! I laughed and cried, I carried this book with me from start to the end. I read at work, home & everywhere in between. This is one of my favorites of all time!! Now I just have to wait for book two…"

    Amy’s Amazon Review

  • "Shadow of Hope is a promising start to the series. It skillfully weaves elements of romance, personal growth, and fantasy, setting the stage for further exploration in the Sol Defenders universe. For fans of the genre, it’s certainly worth exploring."

    Literary Titan 5 Star Book Review

  • “A combination of characters worth rooting for, a world as believable as it is intriguing, and a plot that never rests make Crowe’s work a compelling read.”

    US Review of Books “Recommended Read”

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It started with a whale.
It started with a whale.

A few years ago I found a book that my first grade teacher put together that listed what each student in my class wanted to be when they grew up. I knew then what I’ve known ever since. I wanted to be an author.

My First Book Signing
My First Book Signing

As I’ve led up to release week for Shadow of Hope, I’ve been blown away by the support I’ve received. From old friends I hadn’t seen in ages to the people who show up every day, I’ve had countless people reach out and let me know they’re celebrating with me. Yesterday they packed out my event, and I couldn’t have asked for a way to bring Shadow of Hope into the world.

Thank You Notes
Thank You Notes

Owen’s class sent me thank you notes for coming to talk about Shadow of Hope and the writing process! I was actually amazed how interested they seemed and these notes are so sweet! This whole #author thing still doesn’t seem real, but this first for me was an experience I’ll always remember!

Molly Crowe is a young adult fantasy author who grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma. As a child, she was rarely herself, always pretending and playing out the stories she created in her mind.